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Jun
14

Computer Studies Dean Named United Board Fellow

College of Computer Studies Dean Dr. Dave E. Marcial is one of 19 scholars in Asia granted a fellowship by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.  The United Board Fellows Program prepares talented mid-career faculty and administrators for leadership in universities and colleges in Asia through exposure to leadership ideas and practices in diverse university […]

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Jun
14

Alumni Updates (June 13-19)

The Silliman University Alumni Association Kingdom of Norway (SUAAKON), also known as the Silliman Vikings, participated in the 118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration and parade last June 11, 2016 in Youngstorget, Oslo. The celebration was organized by the Philippine Embassy in Norway and was done in cooperation with FilCom-Norway. FilCom is a federation of Filipino […]

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Jun
13

Plans Underway for Development of Mobile App for Quick Healthcare Delivery

On the drawing table is the plan to develop a mobile application that will provide easy access to healthcare services throughout the Philippines. The College of Computer Studies (CCS) and the College of Nursing (CN) are tying up efforts with Medic Mobile, a nonprofit technology company based in Washington, DC. Medic Mobile regional director for Asia […]

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Jun
13

3 Student Leaders Picked to Represent Region in National Youth Parliament

Three senior students from Silliman University attended the 11th National Youth Parliament last June 1 to 4 in Iloilo City. Economics major Genin Raya Amiscaray, Management major Shaina Dawn Navarro and Psychology major Erika Jean Quiñones were chosen from among hundreds of applicants to represent the Negros Island Region. Genin, Shaina and Erika hold leadership […]

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Jun
13

SAITE Graduates 2nd Batch Under Contact Center Services Program

Seventy-six graduated on June 7 from the short-term course on Contact Center Services at School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education (SAITE). A TESDA-accredited course, the Contact Center Services (NC2) trains students to be more professional and productive in call center-related careers. It requires a total of 144 hours. The first batch, composed of 100 students, graduated […]

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Jun
11

17 Full Tuition Scholarships for Senior High from Surigao Alumni Chapter

The Surigao Alumni Chapter of the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. has made available a total of 17 full scholarship slots for incoming Senior High students in Silliman University.  The Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. – Surigao City Alumni Chapter Scholarship Coverage: Full tuition and miscellaneous fees (renewable per semester) Criteria: Grade 10 General Average of 85% […]

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Jun
08

New Art Gallery Building Designed by Architecture Students; Invitation to Bid Issued

A group of Architecture students from the College of Engineering and Design are given what could be their first break. Soon to rise on the scenic campus will be the Art Gallery – which building they have designed. Now on their fifth year under the BS Architecture program, Cay Louise Kirit, Mary Vail Lunor and […]

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Jun
07

Alumni Updates (June 6-12)

Greetings from West Papua! Sillimanians from Mindanau and West Papua recently gathered at the GKI (Evangelical Christian Church) Tanah Papua, Indonesia to relive the Silliman spirit. The alumni group was headed by Yafet and Fransina Yoteni and their daughter Anatasia.  Fransina earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Silliman in 2012. The group expresses […]

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Jun
07

Statement of BOT Chair Prof. Briones on Appointment as Incoming Education Secretary

STATEMENT Prof. Leonor Magtolis-Briones’ Selection as Incoming Secretary of Education(Issued June 6, 2016) (Professor Briones, an Outstanding Sillimanian in Fiscal and Public Administration, is the current Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University. She is Professor Emeritus at the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines and […]

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Jun
07

Nominations Open for MassCom Alumni Golden Jubilee Awards

Nominations are open for the College of Mass Communication’s Golden Jubilee Awards, one of the highlights of the 50th anniversary in August of the Philippines’ oldest journalism school outside Manila. To be presented for the first time, the Golden Jubilee Awards recognizes notable alumni from the College who have made an impact in their respective […]

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